Best used SUV?
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Hey guys, I'm looking for some advice on potentially getting a used SUV for my wife. Reliability and quality is the most important factor. Looking for the best used SUV in the $15 to $20k range. I figured some of you may have had personal experiences so please share.
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Depending how which manufacture you are referring to that is generally correct. I'm looking into domestic manufactures as well as I'm not real familiar with them but I know their trucks are relatively good vehicles.
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The reason they have high mileage is because they last! If you keep them maintained regularly, some like Lexus will last forever.
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Sorry for being vague in my OP. Looking for compact to midsize SUV. Seating for 4-5. Gas mileage isn't a huge issue. Reliability is the key. I know the usual contenders from the Japanese automakers. Just wondering if there was some good domestic options that I hadn't considered.
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Toyota Land Cruiser 100 or LEXUS LX 470
Designed for no less than 25 years of service in a third world country with no proper roads.
Very comfortable, spacious, safe, built like a tank ( it is a Tank ) and the Legendary 2UZ-FE...
http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-...-Cruiser-c3962
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I just read that the OP is looking for a compact to midsize SUV...But seriously if Gas Mileage isn't an issue then the LC is going to be amazing. It is a legendary vehicle and owning one is truly a unique experience.....
Designed for no less than 25 years of service in a third world country with no proper roads.
Very comfortable, spacious, safe, built like a tank ( it is a Tank ) and the Legendary 2UZ-FE...
http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-...-Cruiser-c3962
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I just read that the OP is looking for a compact to midsize SUV...But seriously if Gas Mileage isn't an issue then the LC is going to be amazing. It is a legendary vehicle and owning one is truly a unique experience.....
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I have to agree. The best used SUV are probably going to be from Toyota, Honda, and Subaru. The newest domestic, American-badged SUVs ride and drive much nicer than before, but they are generally going to be either too expensive for his 15-20K budget or still suspect in the reliability department.
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ford explorer has provided millions with VERY reliable transportation for decades.
i have an '06 that's been awesome. built like a tank. quiet, reliable.
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2) Consumer reliability surveys
3) Actual owner complaints on the Explorer forums
Of course, it is all a probabilitstic thing. Sure there will be a plenty of very happy Ford Explorer owners.
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Just check out the Ford Explorer forum. Tons of complaints, some of which are quite ridiculous. My fav is an owner who kept a sort of blog from when he ordered his car to when he gave up on it for breaking down too much lol.